RECRUITMENT

On-Line Recuitment


With many different ways for companies to advertise job vacancies, potential employees can pick and choose their choice of employment.
One particular form of advertising is through an on-line recruiting agency.
One recruitment website looked at was Reed recruitment.

The website is easily found through the google search engine. It has a basic layout, with no fancy flash video or pictures.
The site has their own job search engines, to help people find the required job. These engines include job vacancies, specialist jobs, training courses, part time etc.
The site is very easy to use and gives a wide selection of up to date vacancies. Companies can also use the site to advertise their vacancies. (Reed, 2010)

Advantages of on-line recruitment

With on-line recruiting, it can offer some advantages for companies.

1. A wide selection of vacancies can be offered.
2. It is less expensive than advertising in the paper
3. Explanation of vacancy and job role can be seen
4. Application can be done on-line
5. 24hr service available, as web site does not require man power to advertise.

Drawbacks of on-line recruitment

Although the use of on-line recruitment can be beneficial, it can also have its drawbacks.

1. Information can be out of date.
2. Potential employees are not seen
3. The agency can charge fees for recruitment process
4. Employee is tied to the recruitment agency and not the company
5. The process can be time consuming

Recruitment Campaigns

With the use of the internet and local media, businesses can advertise more easily.

To make a potential employee want to work for a company, requires an eye catching image. The type that puts out a message of "I want that job".

One particular campaign is by the armed forces. Their campaign offers potential employees;

• A good salary
• A secure job
• A selection of trades
• A social life
• Potential to progress
• Travel around the world (Armyjobs,2010)

The thing that stands out about this campaign is its target audience. Young school leavers can join and if successful can enjoy a good pension, and a trade which can be used in the civilian sector. Terms can be from as little as 3 years. Accomadation is given along with meals, uniform and paid leave.

Psychological Contract

This type of contract is used by a business, and shows the employer to employee, and the other way, and their commitment to each other. It can be used when in an appraisal, and can be seen as a promise or expectation. (cipd, 2010)

It shows a number of issues;

Nature of the job

training available

Promotion available

Recognition

Feedback

Benefits

Job security

The contract, although often verbal, can be legally binding to both parties.

References

Army jobs, 2010. [Online] Available at: http://www.armyjobs.mod.uk [Accessed on 13 May 2010]

cipd,2010. [Online] Available at: http://www.cipd.co.uk/subject/empreltns/pscntrct/psycont.htm [Accessed on 13 May 2010]

reed,2010. [Online] Available at: http://www.reed.co.uk/ [Accessed 13 May 2010]